A recent review of the scientific literature concluded that low-calorie (or no-calorie) sweeteners may be of help in resolving the obesity problem. Although they are not magic bullets, low-calorie sweeteners in beverages and foods can help people reduce their calorie (energy) intakes. "Low-calorie sweeteners reduce the energy of most beverages to zero and lower the energy density of many foods," said study co-author, Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Director, Center for Public Health Nutrition at the University of Washington. "Every dietary guideline these days tells us to bulk up, hydrate, and consume foods with fewer calories but more volume."

The study by Bellisle and Drewnowski, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, evaluated a variety of laboratory, clinical and epidemiological studies on low-calorie sweeteners, energy density and satiety.

Early birds troop to Manila cemetery

Relatives have started arriving to visit the tombs of their departed family members at the Manila North Cemetery on Sunday ahead of the All Saint's and All Soul's holidays later this week.

ABS-CBN News correspondent Zen Hernandez reported that people carrying flowers and buckets of paint began their annual exodus to the cemetery to prepare for the occasion.

Some said they chose to visit the grave of their departed family to avoid the inconvenience of the crowd on November 1 and 2.

"Gusto namin kasing i-avoid yung rush. Dito kasi pag a-uno ang daming tao (We wanted to avoid the rush. There will be plenty of people here on November 1)," said Gino Evaristo, one of the early visitors.

The Manila North Cemetery is considered the biggest cemetery in the country.

Lipton tea brand receives Qatrah Award at the First Arab Beverage ...

The award was presented to Mr. Rod Maxfield, Managing Director Gulf Business Unit, Unilever Arabia, by Mr. Hamad Buamim, Director General of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to Jan-Piet van Kesteren, VP Marketing Foods and Beverages in Unilever Arabia, 'Tea is the highest consumed beverage after water and to remain a market leader in this dynamic segment requires constant innovation based on real consumer insight of the Arab consumer. The recognition by the Qatrah Awards Judging Committee for outstanding product innovation is therefore something we are extremely proud of and represents another important milestone for Lipton, a brand with deep roots in the Middle East.' Today, through innovation, Lipton, provides the consumer with the opportunity to discover and experience the rich and delicate tastes from a wide array of exotic flavours like Lipton Morocco, Lipton White Tea and the Lipton Fruit Tea range.

Tenneco IDs source of new biz

(Reuters) — Tenneco Inc. said Monday that new business with Ford Motor Co. on its F-150 pickup and other vehicles for the model years 2009 and 2010 would add 2.5 percent to its "value-added" revenue over 2007.

Tenneco made a reference to the business in October but could not disclose the manufacturer at that time. The deals also cover the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Ford Econoline and some passenger cars, it said.

The company reported value-added revenue, which excludes low-margin substrate sales that pass through the company, of about $4.5 billion in sales to vehicle manufacturers and the replacement parts market in 2007.

The Ford business has already been factored into Tenneco's current outlook, the company said. You May Also Like .